Cognate
(adjective)
- Having the same or similar origin or etymology as another word.
- Being closely related in nature or characteristics.
Origin:
From the latin word "cognatus" meaning "blood relative" or "related by birth".
Examples:
- The word "cognate" is cognate to the word "cognatus" in Latin.
- The word "sister" is cognate to the word "sœur" in French.
- The word "mother" is cognate to the word "madre" in Spanish.
- The words "wisdom" and "sage" are cognates.
- The words "father" and "pater" are cognates in Latin.